[03-29-2026] San Joaquin County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Injured in Crash Involving Ford Pickup Truck on Escalon-Bellota Rd.

A motorcyclist was killed, and a passenger suffered major injuries in a crash involving a Ford pickup truck in San Joaquin County on Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Escalon-Bellota Road, south of Highway 4.

The pickup truck, towing a livestock trailer, slowed to make a left turn when the motorcycle, a 2008 Honda sport-type bike, failed to recognize the truck’s slowing speed. 

The motorcycle collided with the trailer, ejecting both the 43-year-old driver and 41-year-old passenger, both from Modesto.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the passenger was transported to a hospital with major injuries.

The driver of the Ford pickup was uninjured, and authorities are still investigating whether DUI played a role in the crash.

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Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.